Uncommon Ground: Communities Working Toward Solutions

In an age of divisive posturing at the national level, are
communities uniquely positioned to come together on the toughest issues, to find a way forward for the common good? We recognize the role of
communities in effecting real change, and present a solutions-focused
week of power and promise.

• Each day, we highlight case studies of communities at work, finding sustainable solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
• What conditions must exist for community stakeholders to engage one
  another, and who needs to be at the table? What’s possible when there
  isn’t a shared sense of community? Do differences need to be bridged in
  order for solutions to be found and sustained?

 

Interfaith Lecture Theme :: Common Good Change Agents

At times when the world seems conflicted, humanity continuesto find ways to be its best advocate toward its highest aspirations. In this week we welcome examples of change agents who are recognizing needs and responding in life-enhancing ways to actualize their hearts’ best intentions for the common good — and leading by powerful example.

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo - Since 1919, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has been committed to helping individuals, families and organizations make their charitable goals a reality. Today, we work with more than 400 active clients and are carrying on the legacies of an additional 500 clients. In total, we have over $485 million in charitable assets. Its mission is to connect people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York.

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2:00pm - 3:15pm Smith Memorial Library - John Jablonski, Executive Director Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy & Betsy Constantine, Executive Vice President, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, “Buffalo & American Legacy”

For past Buffalo Days @ CHQ see: https://buffaloah.com/h/center/a/bfloday/bfloday.html